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History Quiz #800

Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 13 May 2024

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Q1. The Diocletian era, as a method of numbering years in Christian calendars based on the reign of Emperor Diocletian who instigated the last major persecution against Christians in the Roman Empire, calculates dates from what starting point?

A
The day of the last major persecution of Christians
B
The day Diocletian began his reign
C
The day Diocletian abdicated
D
The death of Procopius of Scythopolis, thought to be one of the first martyrs under Diocletian
Select from the options above.

Q2. When was the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty opened for signature?

A
1968
B
1970
C
1995
D
1947
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Q3. What was the reason for the collapse in March 2024 of several sections of the 52 year old Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, USA?

A
Concrete failure
B
Bombs
C
A container ship collided with one of the supports
D
Planned demolition
Select from the options above.

Q4. When did the use of sugar make its way from Asia and the Middle East into Western recipes?

A
7th century
B
15th century
C
Early 12th century
D
5th century
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Q5. Which of these is NOT true of Eleanor of Aquitaine?

A
She was Queen consort of England, 1154-1189, to Henry II
B
She was Queen consort of France, 1137-1152, to Louis VII
C
She had no sons
D
She actively participated in the Second Crusade, 1145-1149
Select from the options above.

Q6. From 1801 to 1812 Lord Elgin, under a controversial permit from the Ottoman Empire, removed many marble sculptures from a famous building in which country, and brought them to the UK?

A
France
B
China
C
Greece
D
Russia
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Q7. In 1577, Francis Drake embarked on a voyage around the world with 5 ships. After 3 years, which was the only one to return to England?

A
The Endeavour
B
Santa Maria
C
The Golden Hind
D
The Discovery
Select from the options above.
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